Cumberland moves ahead with water and sewer bill hikes despite resident pushback

Cumberland moves ahead with water and sewer bill hikes despite resident pushback

Cumberland, Maryland, residents who pushed back against higher utility costs are still likely to see their bills go up this summer.  Despite public opposition, the mayor and City Council on Tuesday advanced an ordinance on first reading that would boost water rates 8% and sewer rates 11% beginning July 1, according to the Cumberland Times-News.  According to Cumberland Comptroller Mark Gandolfi, the city's water and sewer funds are heading towar…